A conservação do património cultural imóvel em Moçambique: a emergência política do conceito e a evolução da sua aplicação

The article addresses the growing importance of cultural heritage in Mozambique. Firstly, it describes the trajectory of cultural heritage conservation in the country, specifically immovable heritage. The various phases in the evolution of policies and practices related to cultural heritage conservation are analysed. This analysis also considers the collaboration established between Eduardo Mondlane University and the National Directorate of Cultural Heritage, under the Ministry responsible for the area of Culture, in support of heritage conservation in Mozambique. In the second part of the article, heritage management models are evaluated based on specific case studies of protected zones in Mozambique. The authors discuss common aspects and particular situations related to archaeological and built heritage.